US Army, Marines Train With Avenger Air Defense
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The US Army and Marines conducted a joint live-fire exercise using the Avenger air defense system on a remote Pacific island as part of Exercise Tenacious Archer 2026. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability between the two services. Soldiers from Echo Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participated in the multiday event.
Why it matters
The training demonstrates the US military's commitment to enhancing its air defense capabilities and interoperability between services in the Pacific region, a critical aspect of national security.
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